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Inspiration Strikes: Jackets!

Hello, everyone! Did you make any sewing plans for the new year? I’m really excited about making heaps of garments this year, but I think I’m most looking forward to sewing my first jacket! But what kind of jacket should I make?? I love the idea of a classic wool jacket (have you SEEN Erica’s gorgeous pea coat?), but in my quest to add more color to my winter wardrobe, I’m trying to avoid navy and black. So what about starting with a classic pea coat silhouette… …and pumping it up with some bright color?! Whoa! This is a whole […]

The Pea Coat!

Every year since this pattern was released back in 2005, I’ve planned to make this jacket. I’ve bought fabric every single year and the fabric seems to get designated for another project each year. For the life of me, I couldn’t remember why I’d never gotten around to making this. But this year, I was determined to make my pea coat that I’ve wanted for so long. This is out-of-print Vogue 2873, a design by Michael Kors from his Fall 2004 collection. What I love most about this design is that pea coats are so traditional and timeless and this […]